Kelma Tuilagi

[BOZO]

Did he do anything today? I didn't notice him, although I was concentrating only on Manly.

Did he do anything ???

Are you sure he was on the field today feathered friend ?

 

[Damien2812]

He probably doesn't want to be at the Tigers and playing off the bench has probably made him more dejected imo.

 

[eagleron]

Where will he fit into a fully fit Manly team of 2023?
He's a lesser version of Guacca; dynamic in attack but does he work hard enough in defence? Aren't we better served by having one second rower who is a strong defender, like Davey (yes, I'm presuming he'll be with the club next season).
Then there is the question, what happens to The Shoe? He must be in the top 13 but where?
Look, I'm happy we have recruited Kel but he may struggle to get into our top side. Then again, we rarely have a fully fit squad that he'll no doubt get his chance when injuries occur.

Davey on a two year deal with the squeels from next year

 

[hozza]

Davey on a two year deal with the squeels from next year

Really? Damn that’s disappointing

 

[BOZO]

Davey on a two year deal with the squeels from next year

Davey would not be on a top dollar contract but he sure gives great value when he is on the field

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

Did he do anything today? I didn't notice him, although I was concentrating only on Manly.

Didn't get much game time but didn't do much at all when he was on.

 

[eagleron]

Davey would not be on a top dollar contract but he sure gives great value when he is on the field

I'm disappointed to see him go myself, he always has a crack but if he wants to play under supercoach Arfur then let's bring Tuitavake up from reserves and blood him for next season

 

[BOZO]

I'm disappointed to see him go myself, he always has a crack but if he wants to play under supercoach Arfur then let's bring Tuitavake up from reserves and blood him for next season

Like every other player his age Andrew just wanted a longer and better deal

I am sure our club has invested well in other talent

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

I'm disappointed to see him go myself, he always has a crack but if he wants to play under supercoach Arfur then let's bring Tuitavake up from reserves and blood him for next season

oh yes we have some talent underneath... I think Tuitavake, Fifta and Swann all seem pretty talented.

 

[Shoe1]

Tuilagi plays in a black glove, reminiscent of Prisoner’s Joan Ferguson.

 

[double hoops]

Davey preferring the eels says it all.

 

[Budgie]

Davey preferring the eels says it all.

How so? He puts in every week for us. None of us saw what was offered by each team. I really like him but surely a professional footballer, especially one who has been hampered by injury and didn't even get a start til very late, has a right to go where he gets the best deal.
Good luck to him.

 

[Sheikheagle]

How so? He puts in every week for us. None of us saw what was offered by each team. I really like him but surely a professional footballer, especially one who has been hampered by injury and didn't even get a start til very late, has a right to go where he gets the best deal.
Good luck to him.

You nailed that one 👍

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

How so? He puts in every week for us. None of us saw what was offered by each team. I really like him but surely a professional footballer, especially one who has been hampered by injury and didn't even get a start til very late, has a right to go where he gets the best deal.
Good luck to him.

I am the Davey flagwaver - BUT we have no idea if our offer was very competitive - agreed totally. If we did offer the same or similar and he knocked us back... that is an indictment on us not on him. He is a quality person it seems and a tough all effort player.

 

[Cameron]

Tuilagi plays in a black glove, reminiscent of Prisoner’s Joan Ferguson.

Sounds like a real "FREAK"

 

[Cameron]

How so? He puts in every week for us. None of us saw what was offered by each team. I really like him but surely a professional footballer, especially one who has been hampered by injury and didn't even get a start til very late, has a right to go where he gets the best deal.
Good luck to him.

Hate that he's going but I hope it's good money he deserves every cent took him ages to get his debut. He did his knee last year and he's worked hard to comeback. I really admire the guy

 

[lsz]

I am the Davey flagwaver - BUT we have no idea if our offer was very competitive - agreed totally. If we did offer the same or similar and he knocked us back... that is an indictment on us not on him. He is a quality person it seems and a tough all effort player.

We have no idea what happened

Could be money, could be sick of driving hours every day…could be Des

It is impossible to attribute blame here

 

[robbiea]

Could be we signed a better player.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

We have no idea what happened

Could be money, could be sick of driving hours every day…could be Des

It is impossible to attribute blame here

yes... I just think he is a loss but a loss he is

 

[Disco]

For those saying Tuilagi does nothing but bemoaning the loss of Davey

Tuilagi averages 6 runs for 49m a game, 1 offload, 1 tackle bust, 20 tackles and 2 misses all per game.

Davey averages 7 runs for 56 metres, 19 tackles with 0 misses per game.

Not saying Tuilagi is better or worse but I'll give the kid a chance in our colours before I write him off.